Each year, Business Talent Group releases the High-End Independent Talent Report, looking across industries and business functions to analyze how business leaders deploy top independent talent to fill critical skill, expertise, and leadership gaps. Here are the key business and corporate development trends for 2024.

In a climate of economic fluctuation and rapid consolidation, projects like M&A, integration, and transformation are top of mind as corporate development leaders work to capitalize on strategic partnerships and optimize operations. They are calling on independent talent for skills such as business intelligence and market landscape to support informed decision-making and navigate evolving market dynamics.

PROJECT CATEGORIES: Business and Corporate Development

55% Strategy

12% Operations

23% Transformation

3% Organization

7% Interim Leadership

IN-DEMAND PROJECTS FOR BUSINESS AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

Opportunity Assessment

Post-Merger Integration

Product Strategy and Launch

Mergers and Acquisitions

Business Intelligence and Analytics

IN-DEMAND SKILLS FOR BUSINESS AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

Market Landscape and Research

Post-Merger Integration

Process Optimization and Transformation

Growth Strategy

Program Management Office (PMO)

SAMPLE BUSINESS AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

• Develop a market access strategy, pharmacy strategy, and payer strategy for a new pharmaceutical product
• Develop an end-to-end roadmap to restructure a portfolio company
• Develop a commercial strategy for Southeast Asia
• Conduct a market investment landscape to develop a 5–10 year growth strategy